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Eric Clapton - Complete Clapton
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PaulMitchell on 17 November, 2007
 
Label: Polydor
Reviewed by: Paul Mitchell
Rating: 7/10
Eric "Slow Hand" Clapton has released this retrospective CD in tandem with his
magnificent autobiography, and this is a collection that everyone should have -
it is as simple as that.
There is no point gilding the lily, no point making an in depth analysis - from
Cream's psychedelic beginnings with "I Feel Free" and "White Room" (complete
with "tired sparrows"), through to his unrequited love song about
George Harrison's partner at the time ("Layla") and through his individual
grief for his young son (the beautiful "Tears In Heaven"), this double CD oozes
class.
Mr Clapton's guitar playing is obviously without question, but he is also a
fantastic vocalist who is able to show all facets of his personality.  Take
Layla, for instance - his visceral vocal in the original is worlds apart from
the gentle, yet slinky Unplugged version, enabling the versions to stand apart.
His heart lies in the Blues, shown in the Live version of Crossroads (I defy
you to resist the urge to tap your feet) and his later work with B.B. King
amongst other dignitaries of the genre) but he can also rock, too.
Admittedly, there are some weak links here ("My Father's Eyes" being the main
culprit) but this CD is a must-have.